Vietnamese Media Predicts Vietnam to Meet Thailand in SEA Games 2025 Semifinals, Indonesia Threatened?

Vietnamese media is buzzing with predictions about a heated semifinal scenario at the 2025 SEA Games: Vietnam U-22 vs Thailand U-22. This narrative emerges amid the tight competition in Group B, which also determines the Indonesian U-22 team's chances of reaching the semifinals.

The Indonesian U-22 team will face a do-or-die match against Myanmar on Friday, December 11, 2025. The Young Garuda must not only win by a large margin but also depend on the result of Vietnam vs Malaysia on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

In Group B, Vietnam and Malaysia both secured victories over Laos. Vietnam opened the tournament with a 2-1 win, while Malaysia delivered a more convincing 4-1 victory over the same opponent. 

Both teams have accumulated three points, with Malaysia leading the standings thanks to a three-goal surplus, narrowly edging Vietnam's one-goal advantage.

Vietnamese Media Creates Narrative of Vietnam Meeting Thailand

Ahead of this decisive match, some Vietnamese media are focusing on the potential ideal semifinal: Vietnam vs Thailand.

VN Express even ran the headline "Vietnam May Face Thailand in SEA Games 33 Semifinal" on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The outlet predicted Vietnam would advance as Group B runners-up.

Sports media Bongda echoed this sentiment with a nearly identical headline and narrative: "Vietnam Likely to Advance as Runner-Up."

This prediction isn't baseless. Should the Vietnam vs Malaysia match end in a draw, both teams automatically qualify for the semifinals—Malaysia as group winners and Vietnam as runners-up.

This scenario would pit Vietnam against Group A winners Thailand. With Thailand already holding three points and a five-goal surplus, they'd likely retain top spot even with a narrow loss to Singapore.

Not All Vietnamese Media Believes Vietnam Will "Collude"

Despite growing talk of a Vietnam-Thailand semifinal, not all Vietnamese media believe their team will take the easiest path.

Bongda 24 H rejected speculation that Vietnam would play cautiously for a draw.

The publication stated Vietnam must uphold national football dignity and firmly reject any suggestion of "collusion."

They published a decisive headline: "When Vietnam U-22 Must Win," signaling Vietnam's obligation to pursue victory rather than collude with Malaysia.

A Vietnam-Malaysia draw would severely impact Indonesia's chances. The Young Garuda must secure a big win against Myanmar while hoping the Vietnam-Malaysia match doesn't end without a winner.